Cornelia approves safety apparatus for officers

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Cornelia’s Police Department is expected to receive new safety equipment for its officers.

Funded through a public safety grant totaling $3,350, Cornelia’s City Commission approved a budget adjustment for the purchase of five new bullet proof vests for officers within the department during its regular meeting Tuesday, April 1.

The grant comes from the Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant, which offers funding through a number of programs.